1972 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 10 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 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Touring | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Yaris |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |