1971 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 21 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 3,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 430 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, 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | Touring | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
