1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 471 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
