1972 BMW Touring vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 17 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 225 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1989 BMW 850 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 850 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
