1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2005 Saturn Vue 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 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (143 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn Vue weights approximately 526 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 Saturn Vue (206 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Touring | Vue |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 206 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 | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
