1972 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 636 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 Seat Alhambra (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | Touring | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |