1972 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 620 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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |