1974 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Acura Integra
To start off, 1989 Acura Integra is newer by 15 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1989 Acura Integra | |
| Make | BMW | Acura |
| Model | Touring | Integra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4355 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
