1970 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 65 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6284 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |