1974 BMW Touring vs. 1979 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1979 GMC Jimmy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Jimmy (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 770 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, 1979 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1979 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
