1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2007 Opel Zafira 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 473 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 Zafira (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira 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 Zafira | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
