1971 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 168 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |