1972 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 969 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| 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 | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2774 mm |
