1973 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Polo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
