1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1984 Avanti Avanti is newer by 16 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 103 more horse power than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1984 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 546 kg more than 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Avanti Avanti | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Avanti | Chrysler |
| Model | Avanti | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3110 mm |
