1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 BMW 650
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 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, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 226 kg more than 2010 BMW 650.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 650. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 650.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 650 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
