1972 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 360 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 Seat Altea (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | Touring | Altea |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1984 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 | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |