1972 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, 2008 Opel Agila is newer by 36 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 14 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Agila weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Opel Agila (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Touring | Agila |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |