1972 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 579 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 Mazda 6 (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2789 mm |
