1972 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
