1973 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 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 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1300 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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2000 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Express |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3440 mm |
