1974 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 40 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 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
