2009 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 4 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 576 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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 BMW 530 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
