1974 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 804 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
