1974 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 24 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 815 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, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
