1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 751 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 53 L |
