1974 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 650 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | Touring | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
