1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 920 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Element |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
