1974 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 420 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
