1996 BMW 523 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 1996 BMW 523 and 1996 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 523 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 523 | Ram |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3530 mm |