1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 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 11 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Touring | Bora |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |