1961 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 250 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 1961 Chrysler Imperial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Chrysler Imperial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1961 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chrysler Imperial | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Imperial | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3078 mm |
