1972 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 444 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Touring | Forester |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
