1974 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Auris 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Auris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Auris (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Auris should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Auris weights approximately 275 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 Toyota Auris (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Auris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2007 Toyota Auris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Auris |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |