1972 BMW 520 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 4 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, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 85 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 520 | Coronet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |