1973 BMW Touring vs. 1973 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1973 BMW Touring and 1973 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Jimmy (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 770 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1973 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
