1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 7 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town & Country | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2173 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
