1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 31 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 974 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, 2005 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | Touring | Rainier |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |