1971 BMW Touring vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 715 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Touring | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
