1974 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 280 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 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Altezza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
