1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
