1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Agila 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 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
| Model | Touring | Agila |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
