1972 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 514 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1970 Honda Z | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Z |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |