1974 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 268 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 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
