1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 41 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, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 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 635 kg more than 2011 BMW 325.
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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 325 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
