1974 BMW Touring vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 35 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 335 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
