1974 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 28 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 478 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, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
