1975 BMW 315 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 84 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 315 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
