1974 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Honda Saber
To start off, 2002 Honda Saber 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 2,649 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Saber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Saber (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Saber should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Saber weights approximately 460 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 Honda Saber (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Saber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2002 Honda Saber | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Saber |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2649 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
