1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2012 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 2012 Dodge Charger
Make BMW Dodge
Model Dinan Charger
Year Released 1995 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 370 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 535 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5077 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1905 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3053 mm


 

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