1972 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 40 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1703 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3650 mm |
