1971 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1996 Nissan Patrol 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Patrol (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 852 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 Nissan Patrol (225 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1996 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
