1952 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 695 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1952 Austin-Healey 100 | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Chrysler |
Model | 100 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1952 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |