1972 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 280 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 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2001 Seat Tango | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | Touring | Tango |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |