1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2007 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | Touring | Rainier |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
