1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Drifter weights approximately 315 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 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Drifter |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1345 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
