1974 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 20 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 310 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Venture |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
