1972 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Highlander (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
