1971 BMW Touring vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 365 kg more than 1971 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Touring | Cambridge |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
