1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 770 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
