1972 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 619 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 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3250 mm |