2007 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 661 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 318 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
