2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 36 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, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B5 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
Model | B5 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |