1973 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (200 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 500 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 Lumina (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
