1973 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ 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, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | iQ |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2000 mm |
