1974 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Honda Legend
To start off, 1992 Honda Legend is newer by 18 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Legend weights approximately 520 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, 1992 Honda Legend (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1992 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Legend |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
