1994 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 469 kg more than 1994 BMW M5.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M5 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
