1972 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 1992 Dodge Caravan 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Caravan (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 375 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 Dodge Caravan (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1992 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
