1981 BMW 745 vs. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 34 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 5,302 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 372 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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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1981 BMW 745 | 1947 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 745 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1981 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5302 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1968 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3250 mm |