1972 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 21 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 774 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
