1985 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 619 kg more than 1985 BMW M5.
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, 2004 Dodge Durango (319 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M5. (290 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M5 | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M5 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |
