2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 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 35 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 696 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (386 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
