1971 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Honda Legend
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 270 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, 1988 Honda Legend (241 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1988 Honda Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Legend |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
