1972 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Corsa (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 583 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, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | Touring | Corsa |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |