2005 BMW 748 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 748. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 748 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 BMW 748. (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 748. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 BMW 748. 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 748. (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 748.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 748 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
