1973 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 33 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 519 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, 2006 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Touring | Outback |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
