1972 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 35 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 870 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Element |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
