1980 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 206 kg more than 1980 BMW M5. 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M5. (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M5. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | M5 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
