1999 BMW 540 vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 129 kg more than 1999 BMW 540.
Because 1999 BMW 540 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 1999 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 540 | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 540 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
