1974 BMW Touring vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 705 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 28 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2002 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | Touring | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |