1974 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Vibe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
