1971 BMW Touring vs. 1983 BMW 525
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 12 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 525 (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 220 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1983 BMW 525 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 525 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
