1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1976 Porsche 930

To start off, 1976 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 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 49 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 930.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Chrysler Town & Country 1976 Porsche 930
Make Chrysler Porsche
Model Town & Country 930
Year Released 1968 1976
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 7206 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 305 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 6.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2166 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 5720 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 2510 mm


 

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