1974 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Today |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
