1971 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1990 Rover Metro | |
Make | BMW | Rover |
Model | Touring | Metro |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |