1971 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Hit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Hit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
