1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 476 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B 10 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3190 mm |
