1972 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 8 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 840 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Estate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
