1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Charger | M5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2889 mm |
