1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 43 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS 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 356 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
Model | Town & Country | DBS |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4722 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |