1972 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1988 Proton Saloon is newer by 16 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 16 more horse power than 1988 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1988 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 110 kg more than 1988 Proton Saloon. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1988 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | Touring | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
