1977 BMW 728 vs. 1975 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Sedan.
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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1975 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 728 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |
