1974 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 745 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 Volkswagen Sharan (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1995 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
