2008 BMW 540 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 540 | GTX |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7206 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |