1974 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1820 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3400 mm |
