1972 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 41 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac XTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac XTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac XTS weights approximately 882 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, 2013 Cadillac XTS (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac XTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | XTS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2837 mm |
