1969 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 43 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 17 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | X1 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| 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 | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
