1946 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1942 Fiat 500
To start off, 1946 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1942 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1946 Chrysler Town & Country | 1942 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
Model | Town & Country | 500 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1942 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5302 cc | 567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 14 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2010 mm |