1974 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 38 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 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | Touring | Panda |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1107 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |