1972 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2003 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 31 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (651 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 568 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari Enzo weights approximately 275 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, 2003 Ferrari Enzo (658 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2003 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | Enzo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 651 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 658 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
