1980 BMW M1 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M1 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
