1974 BMW Touring vs. 1972 BMW Turbo
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 46 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1972 BMW Turbo | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
