1973 BMW Touring vs. 1991 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1991 GMC Jimmy is newer by 18 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 GMC Jimmy (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 850 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, 1991 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 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 | 1991 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1880 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 |
