1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,340 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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, 1973 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Sedan | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | Sedan | 120 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4340 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2670 mm |
