1974 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra 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 (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 651 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, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
