2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 298 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 730 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 730. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 730 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
