1974 BMW Touring vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 270 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 944 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
