1971 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 24 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
