1991 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Nova (200 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 692 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Nova.
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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Nova. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Nova. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Nova has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Nova | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Nova | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1991 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |