1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1999 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 31 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1999 GMC Suburban. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 211 kg more than 1999 GMC Suburban. 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) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Suburban. (455 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1999 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Town & Country | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 7400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3350 mm |
