1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1982 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 1982 Lancia Trevi is newer by 12 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 985 kg more than 1982 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Lancia Trevi, 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Trevi. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1982 Lancia Trevi | |
Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
Model | Town & Country | Trevi |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |