2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 520 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
Because 1973 Chrysler Charger 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 1973 Chrysler Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Town & Country | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |
