1972 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1983 Nissan Micra is newer by 11 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Micra. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 Nissan Micra. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Micra. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1983 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Micra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
