1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Plymouth | BMW |
| Model | GTX | 645 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
