1996 BMW 540 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 152 kg more than 1996 BMW 540. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 540 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 540 | Charger |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 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 | 1735 kg | 1887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |