1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 2007 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Challenger. (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1972 Dodge Challenger. 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, 1972 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 2007 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Challenger | 330 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
