1994 BMW M5 vs. 1966 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1966 Plymouth Valiant. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
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1994 BMW M5 | 1966 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | M5 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1994 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |