1973 BMW Touring vs. 1982 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 GMC Jimmy is newer by 9 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 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 GMC Jimmy (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 415 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, 1982 GMC Jimmy (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
