1974 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Saturn L
To start off, 2001 Saturn L is newer by 27 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saturn L weights approximately 305 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, 2001 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2001 Saturn L | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Touring | L |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
