1974 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1991 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 17 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 80 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, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1991 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | Touring | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
