1990 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 316 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
