1974 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Golf |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4148 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2512 mm |
