1974 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 25 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Vega |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
