2007 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 253 kg more than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
