2004 BMW 745 vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 745 | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
