1983 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 BMW 525. 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, 1974 Chrysler Sedan (356 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1974 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2691 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2930 mm |
