1972 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Proton Tiara
To start off, 1999 Proton Tiara is newer by 27 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, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Proton Tiara. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1999 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | Touring | Tiara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
