1972 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1127 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 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Durango |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3043 mm |
