1972 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 24 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 220 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | Touring | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
