1974 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 1995 Fiat Bravo 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 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Bravo (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 134 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 Fiat Bravo (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1995 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
