1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 393 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 3.3 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
