2005 Alpina B3 vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 1 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 135 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 2005 Alpina B3 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 2005 Alpina B3. 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, 2005 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina B3 | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B3 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
