2009 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 530 | Dart |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
