1973 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 1 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 300 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, 1974 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1974 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
