1974 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2002 Lancia Thesis 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 1,999 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 665 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 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2002 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
