1977 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 BMW 530. 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 Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 530. (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
