2012 BMW 520 vs. 1975 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Centura. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 520 | 1975 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 520 | Centura |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2680 mm |
