1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 319 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | AMC | BMW |
| Model | Hornet | Touring |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
