2009 BMW 550 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 468 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 550 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6284 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 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 | 1662 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |