1972 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1975 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 210 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1975 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Golf |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
