1972 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Previa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
