2006 BMW 760 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 760 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
