1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 32 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1442 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Ram |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3580 mm |
