1973 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 37 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, 2010 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 125 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, 2010 Hyundai i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | Touring | i20 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2525 mm |