1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 480 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
