1995 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 525 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 525 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
