1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1974 BMW 2.8 is newer by 4 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 3 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 590 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 2.8 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 2.8 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3293 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |