1972 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1991 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 19 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 54 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, 1991 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Golf |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
