1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Opel Antara

To start off, 2007 Opel Antara 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 825 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 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.

Compare all specifications:

1974 BMW Touring 2007 Opel Antara
Make BMW Opel
Model Touring Antara
Year Released 1974 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1572 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.6:1 17.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1855 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2710 mm