1989 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 357 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 750 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 93 L |
