2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (219 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 671 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1969 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW Z4 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | Z4 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3244 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |