1972 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Mazda Spiano
To start off, 2002 Mazda Spiano is newer by 30 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 31 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Spiano. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Spiano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 250 kg more than 2002 Mazda Spiano. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2002 Mazda Spiano | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Spiano |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
