2008 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 38 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 635 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 525 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |