2001 BMW X5 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2001 BMW X5 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X5 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 1150 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 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | X5 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
