1974 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Fulvia (90 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 58 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (114 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1973 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
