1972 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2001 Mazda Tribute 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Tribute (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 755 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 Mazda Tribute (271 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2001 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
