1974 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 480 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 Mitsubishi Verada (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2000 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | Touring | Verada |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |