2007 BMW 530 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 35 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 530 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
