1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 2.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 383 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 2.8 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
