1974 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Insight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
