1992 BMW 540 vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 540 | Polara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
