2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 33 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 94 kg more than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Tahoe | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3190 mm |