1974 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (235 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 180 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 Toyota Fortuner (376 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
