1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 880 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | Touring | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |