1972 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 23 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 210 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |