1971 BMW Touring vs. 1991 Dodge Stealth
To start off, 1991 Dodge Stealth is newer by 20 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), 1991 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Dodge Stealth weights approximately 700 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, 1991 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1991 Dodge Stealth | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Stealth |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
