2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 529 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Azure | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |