1972 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1989 Rover Range Rover 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 956 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 Rover Range Rover (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Touring | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
