1991 Alpine V6 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 1991 Alpine V6 is newer by 23 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 97 more horse power than 1991 Alpine V6. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1991 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 931 kg more than 1991 Alpine V6. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alpine V6. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alpine V6.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Alpine V6 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Alpine Chrysler
Model V6 Town & Country
Year Released 1991 1968
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 7206 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 2166 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3110 mm


 

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