1974 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Mini Coupe
To start off, 2013 Mini Coupe 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Coupe (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Coupe weights approximately 105 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 Mini Coupe (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2013 Mini Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Mini |
| Model | Touring | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1378 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |
