1974 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 1985 Plymouth Horizon 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1985 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Touring | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
