1973 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 23 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 885 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, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
