1987 BMW 750 vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1987 BMW 750. 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 750 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 73 L |
