2009 Acura TSX vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Acura TSX is newer by 37 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TSX weights approximately 822 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, 2009 Acura TSX (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TSX | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | TSX | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
