1987 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 635 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 320 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
