1971 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1994 Mazda Midge is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda Midge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda Midge (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda Midge weights approximately 20 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, 1994 Mazda Midge (156 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda Midge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1994 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | Midge |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
