1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 815 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
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1974 Alpine A 310 | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Alpine | Chrysler |
Model | A 310 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1974 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |