1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 372 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 Pontiac Grand Am (285 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
