1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 976 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Turbo | Charger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
