2005 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 730 | VIP |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |