2009 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 41 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | 335 | GTX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |