1974 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 39 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1529 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, 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1946 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3302 mm |
