2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1995 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 1995 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Town & Country | 730 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
