1976 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 8 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 152 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 282 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Estate | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |