1972 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Proton 400
To start off, 2000 Proton 400 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Proton 400. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2000 Proton 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Proton |
| Model | Touring | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
