2008 Acura RDX vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 36 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 420 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RDX | Touring |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
