1971 BMW Touring vs. 1986 Italdesign Machimoto
To start off, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto is newer by 15 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Italdesign Machimoto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto (137 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Italdesign Machimoto (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Italdesign Machimoto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1986 Italdesign Machimoto | |
| Make | BMW | Italdesign |
| Model | Touring | Machimoto |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
