1973 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 337 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 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |