1973 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 31 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2004 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | Touring | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
