1972 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 665 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 Pontiac Trans Sport (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2930 mm |
