1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1946 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1961 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 90 kg more than 1946 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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1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1946 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | DeVille | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1961 | 1946 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3250 mm |