1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 350 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 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Touring | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
