1972 BMW Touring vs. 1972 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1972 BMW Touring and 1972 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Jimmy (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 820 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, 1972 GMC Jimmy (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1972 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
