1972 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Neon is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 80 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, 1998 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 1998 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | BMW | Plymouth |
Model | Touring | Neon |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |