1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 33 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 320 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
