1973 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2007 Kia Carnival 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1138 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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Touring | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
