1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. Both 1948 Chrysler Town & Country and 2012 Chevrolet Suburban are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 608 kg more than 1948 Chrysler Town & Country.
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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1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
Model | Town & Country | Suburban |
Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2009 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3302 mm |