1955 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler 300 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2968 mm |
