2009 BMW 320 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 745 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 320 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |