2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | Town & Country | 650 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 609 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |