1972 BMW 520 vs. 1981 Chrysler Newport

To start off, 1981 Chrysler Newport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chrysler Newport (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.

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