1973 Austin Maxi vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, both 1973 Austin Maxi and 1973 BMW Touring were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1973 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Austin Maxi | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | Maxi | Touring |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1485 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
