1974 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 225 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Touring | Marea |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |