1992 BMW 332 vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 310 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 332 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 110.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
