1972 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2634 mm |
