1974 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 200 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
