1974 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Opel Astra
To start off, 2010 Opel Astra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Astra weights approximately 368 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 Opel Astra (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2010 Opel Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Astra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
