1972 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 18 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jeep Cherokee (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 420 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, 1990 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
