1972 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 40 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Volkswagen Polo (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1998 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Polo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
