1972 BMW Touring vs. 1963 Jeep CJ5
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jeep CJ5 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Jeep CJ5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1963 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jeep CJ5 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Jeep CJ5 (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jeep CJ5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1963 Jeep CJ5 | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | CJ5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |
