1973 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 70 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
