2006 BMW 545 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 545 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
