1972 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 427 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Touring | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
