1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 BMW 2000
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 2000 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 2000 weights approximately 100 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, 1966 BMW 2000 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 BMW 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
