1974 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1990 Pontiac 6000 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac 6000 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 386 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 Pontiac 6000 (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
