1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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 191 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Chrysler Town & Country 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 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica, 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Celica. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Town & Country | Celica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |