1973 BMW Touring vs. 1998 BMW 330
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 25 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 365 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, 1998 BMW 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1998 BMW 330 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 330 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
