1972 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Skylark weights approximately 164 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 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1989 Buick Skylark | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | Skylark |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |