1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Opel Omega is newer by 33 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 163 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 501 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Omega |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
