1984 BMW M6 vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger

To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Charger. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1972 Chrysler Charger (459 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (334 Nm). This means 1972 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6.

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