1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 1988 Lada Niva is newer by 18 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 133 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 940 kg more than 1988 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lada Niva 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (114 Nm @ 2070 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1988 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lada |
| Model | Town & Country | Niva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2070 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
