1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Kia Venga

To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 42 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 101 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. 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, 2012 Kia Venga, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga 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 2012 Kia Venga
Make Chrysler Kia
Model Town & Country Venga
Year Released 1970 2012
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6284 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.2:1 17:01
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2130 kg 1710 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 48 L


 

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