1972 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 495 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 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Sportage |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |