1971 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 25 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (155 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 480 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, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
