1972 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is newer by 24 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 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger weights approximately 780 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
