1972 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura 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 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Aura weights approximately 255 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, 2008 Saturn Aura (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Touring | Aura |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
