1973 BMW Touring vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 34 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 2,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 585 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, 2007 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2007 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 320 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
