1996 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 28 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 65 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 686 kg more than 1996 BMW M3. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (320 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M3 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
