2002 Dodge Razor vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Razor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Razor would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Razor. (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Razor.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Razor. (312 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Razor. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Razor has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Razor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Razor | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Razor | 530 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
