1971 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 160 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1970 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | Centura |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3533 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
