1971 BMW Touring vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 617 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 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | Touring | VIP |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
