1972 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1993 Suzuki Swift 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1993 Suzuki Swift. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1993 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 200 kg more than 1993 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Suzuki Swift. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1993 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | Touring | Swift |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
