1974 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 2000 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 26 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 30 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, 2000 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2000 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
