1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 42 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 61 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Chrysler | Alpina |
Model | Town & Country | B7 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5225 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |