1972 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Dodge Omni
To start off, 1980 Dodge Omni 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 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Omni. (65 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Dodge Omni. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1980 Dodge Omni | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Omni |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
