1988 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
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 Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1972 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 520 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2930 mm |
