2009 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1972 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 650 | Sedan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2930 mm |
