1973 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1334 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, 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2364 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2916 mm |
