1972 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 39 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 255 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, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2011 Chevrolet Nubira | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Nubira |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
