1974 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2003 Opel Meriva 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Meriva (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 350 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 Opel Meriva (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Meriva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
