1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1969 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Century |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2870 mm |
