1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 BMW 118
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 33 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 200 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, 2007 BMW 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2007 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 118 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
