2009 BMW 550 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 13 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 65 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 550 | GTX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7206 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
