1972 BMW Touring vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 29 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 655 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, 2001 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 325 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
