2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina B5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2007 Alpina B5 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 2007 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
| Model | B5 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
