2004 Chrysler LHS vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chrysler LHS is newer by 34 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, 2004 Chrysler LHS (250 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler LHS 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 501 kg more than 2004 Chrysler LHS.
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, 2004 Chrysler LHS, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler LHS. (327 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler LHS | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | LHS | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
