1974 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1654 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 Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2946 mm |
