1974 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Honda CRX
To start off, 1993 Honda CRX is newer by 19 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), 1993 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda CRX (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda CRX weights approximately 20 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, 1993 Honda CRX (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1993 Honda CRX | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | CRX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
