1972 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 163 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
