1988 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M3 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
