1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2003 Dodge Caravan 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Caravan (146 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 720 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 Dodge Caravan (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
