1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2003 Chrysler 300 is newer by 29 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 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 550 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, 2003 Chrysler 300 (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | 300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
