1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Coronet | 118 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4324 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |