2003 BMW 645 vs. 2003 Chrysler LHS
To start off, both 2003 BMW 645 and 2003 Chrysler LHS were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler LHS. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler LHS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2003 Chrysler LHS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 BMW 645 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler LHS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler LHS. (333 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler LHS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 2003 Chrysler LHS | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 645 | LHS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
