1972 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Daihatsu Delta
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 4 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), 1976 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Delta (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 45 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 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Delta. (123 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1976 Daihatsu Delta | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Touring | Delta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2200 mm |
