1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 25 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.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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:

1995 BMW Dinan 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
Make BMW Chrysler
Model Dinan Town & Country
Year Released 1995 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 6284 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 414 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3110 mm


 

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