1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Insight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
