1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara.
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 Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Polara | 530 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |