1986 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Chevrolet Camaro (386 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
