1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 23 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 695 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | Touring |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
