1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Opel Signum
To start off, 2003 Opel Signum is newer by 35 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 130 more horse power than 2003 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 591 kg more than 2003 Opel Signum. 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, 2003 Opel Signum, 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Signum. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Signum |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2840 mm |
