2005 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1963 Plymouth Valiant.
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.
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2005 BMW 740 | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 740 | Valiant |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |