1974 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (130 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 303 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 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Touring | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
