1973 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 34 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, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 28 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2007 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
| Model | Touring | YRV |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
