1971 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1983 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Polo. (74 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1983 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Polo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
