1977 BMW 628 vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 35 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, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country.
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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1977 BMW 628 | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 628 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1977 | 1942 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 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 Length | 4760 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |