1972 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 12 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Yaris |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |