2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler Town & Country and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 3 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 448 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 2010 BMW 325. 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 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
