2009 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Voyager 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Voyager | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Voyager | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
