1972 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForFour (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Smart ForFour (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
Make | BMW | Smart |
Model | Touring | ForFour |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |