1974 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, 1979 Subaru DL 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru DL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1979 Subaru DL | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Touring | DL |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
