1971 BMW Touring vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, both 1971 BMW Touring and 1971 BMW 3 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 350 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
