2001 BMW M3 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 33 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, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 616 kg more than 2001 BMW M3.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M3 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
