1996 BMW 528 vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 334 kg more than 1996 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 528 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
