1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 169 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 Fiat Panda (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Panda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 861 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
