1974 BMW Touring vs. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 430 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1947 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
