1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Accent 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Accent (107 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 15 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 Hyundai Accent (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | Touring | Accent |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
