1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 712 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | Town & Country | Viper |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |