1992 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1968 Dodge Polara has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Dodge Polara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 850 | Polara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
