1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum is newer by 32 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 720 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Magnum |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
