1974 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 30 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 1,745 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Stilo (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 285 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, 2004 Fiat Stilo (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2004 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Touring | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
