2005 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (293 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1968 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 318 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
