1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 15 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 1970 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 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town & Country | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 91 L |
