1974 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1984 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 10 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | Touring | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
