1973 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1974 Honda Z | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Z |
Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 57.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |