USA vs USA — 1948 vs 1934
| Town & Country Convertible | Airflow CU Imperial | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 135 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | — |
| Engine Size | 5,301 cc | 5,301 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 15.0 sec | — |
| Top Speed | 96 mph | 95 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 0.0 sec | — |
| Weight | — | 4,700 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 3,251 mm | 3,302 mm |
| Length | 5,435 mm | 5,334 mm |
| Units Produced | 3,309 | 29,478 |
| Original MSRP | — | $1,345 |
| Value (Excellent) | $180,000 | $175,000 |
| Collectibility | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 8/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible brings higher top speed, greater rarity to the table, and the 1934 Chrysler Airflow CU Imperial answers with stronger collectibility, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Chrysler has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible with the 1934 Chrysler Airflow CU Imperial highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible producing 135 hp and the 1934 Chrysler Airflow CU Imperial delivering 130 hp. The 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible claims a higher top speed at 96 mph compared to 95 mph. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 3,309 units built, the 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible is considerably scarcer than the Chrysler Airflow's 29,478 examples. From a collectibility standpoint, the 1934 Chrysler Airflow CU Imperial rates higher among enthusiasts and auction houses.