1974 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 472 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW Touring | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Sportage |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1502 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2639 mm |