1974 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Yaris (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | Yaris |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |