1972 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 34 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 560 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
