1972 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Buick Wildcat
To start off, 1985 Buick Wildcat is newer by 13 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 290 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1985 Buick Wildcat | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Wildcat |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
