1976 BMW 630 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 630 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
