1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2007 Saab 05-Sep 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 2,290 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saab 05-Sep (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 560 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 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2007 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | BMW | Saab |
| Model | Touring | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
