2005 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
