1974 BMW Touring vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Korando 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 760 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 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | Touring | Korando |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
