1972 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | Touring | M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2901 mm |
