1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2011 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R 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 429 kg more than 2011 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2011 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan GT-R 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, 2011 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2779 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
