1979 BMW 732 vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura

To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 732 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.

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