1974 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Dodge Daytona
To start off, 1987 Dodge Daytona is newer by 13 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Dodge Daytona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Dodge Daytona (174 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Dodge Daytona weights approximately 190 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, 1987 Dodge Daytona (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Dodge Daytona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1987 Dodge Daytona | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Daytona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
