1999 Acura SLX vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1999 Acura SLX is newer by 29 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, 1999 Acura SLX (225 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX 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 555 kg more than 1999 Acura SLX.
Because 1970 Chrysler Town & Country 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 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX, 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura SLX. (312 Nm). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura SLX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura SLX | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | SLX | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3110 mm |
