1995 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 27 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 90 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 616 kg more than 1995 BMW 525. 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) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
