1996 BMW 530 vs. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 289 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
Because 1996 BMW 530 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 1996 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 530. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
