1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2012 Opel Meriva 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 62 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
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 Opel Meriva, 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 |
