1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 137 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1982 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town & Country | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2390 mm |
