1971 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 22 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 47 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
