1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Challenger | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5208 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
