1971 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 19 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 488 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1990 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
Model | Touring | Verada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |