1951 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2005 BMW 630
To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 5,421 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. (180 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1951 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 BMW 630.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1951 Chrysler New Yorker (423 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Chrysler New Yorker | 2005 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | New Yorker | 630 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5421 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
