2008 BMW M5 vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M5 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
