1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1973 Renault 15
To start off, 1973 Renault 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1201 kg more than 1973 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1973 Renault 15 | |
Make | Chrysler | Renault |
Model | Town & Country | 15 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |