1972 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Chevrolet APV
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet APV is newer by 22 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet APV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet APV (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet APV should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet APV weights approximately 585 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, 1994 Chevrolet APV (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet APV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1994 Chevrolet APV | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | APV |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
