1974 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 21 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 548 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, 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan (235 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1995 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
