1973 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 39 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1939 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | Touring | Silverado |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2969 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 6337 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1965 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4018 mm |