1974 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 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 (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 427 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Sportage |
Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |