1972 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 294 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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Sportage |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |