1973 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Kia Soul
To start off, 2012 Kia Soul 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Soul weights approximately 156 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 Soul (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Soul 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 Soul | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Touring | Soul |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
