1972 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 31 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 603 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3280 mm |
