1972 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Brougham 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Brougham (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 910 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 Cadillac Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1992 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3090 mm |
