1974 BMW Touring vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 36 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1643 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, 2010 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Touring | Savana |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3429 mm |
