1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is newer by 28 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 720 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM has manual transmission. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | CLK LM |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 664 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 773 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |