1972 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1997 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 25 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, 1997 Hyundai Lantra (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 65 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, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1997 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | Touring | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
