1971 BMW Touring vs. 1976 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1976 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 5 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. 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 Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1976 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
