1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 431 kg more than 2010 BMW 335. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | Town & Country | 335 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |