1974 BMW Touring vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 34 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1406 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, 2008 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Envoy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
