1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 650 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 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | Touring | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
