1974 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2012 Nissan Rogue 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 456 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2012 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Rogue |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4656 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
