1972 BMW Turbo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Because 1972 BMW Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 BMW Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Turbo | Touran |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
