1972 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 38 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, 2010 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 17 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
