1974 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 500 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | 928 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
