2007 BMW 650 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 554 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 650 (488 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 650 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3020 mm |
