1972 BMW Touring vs. 1972 Maserati Boomerang
To start off, both 1972 BMW Touring and 1972 Maserati Boomerang were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Boomerang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Boomerang (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Boomerang should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Boomerang weights approximately 370 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 Maserati Boomerang (393 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1972 Maserati Boomerang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1972 Maserati Boomerang | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | Boomerang |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
