1974 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 11 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 530 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1985 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
