1978 BMW 725 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 725 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
