1973 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 651 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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
