1972 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 5 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 435 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1977 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
