1974 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1460 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Touring | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3294 mm |
