1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Peugeot 5008
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 5008 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 157 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (148 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 5008.
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 Peugeot 5008, 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 5008. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 5008.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Peugeot 5008 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | Town & Country | 5008 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2735 mm |
