1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
Because 2009 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 325 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |
