1974 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1678 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | Touring | Defender |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
