1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 22 kg more than 1947 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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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1947 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Vantage | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1979 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1968 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3250 mm |