2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 37 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 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 72 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
