2001 Acura Integra vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2001 Acura Integra is newer by 28 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura Integra (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura Integra weights approximately 545 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, 2001 Acura Integra (176 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2001 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Integra | Touring |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
