1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 37 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 214 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Town & Country | Retona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2370 mm |
