1974 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 2,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (68 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep weights approximately 590 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Touring | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
