1972 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 37 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 75 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
