1971 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Rover Range Rover 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover Range Rover (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1060 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 Rover Range Rover (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1994 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Touring | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
