1973 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 36 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 411 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, 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
