1996 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1975 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
