1971 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 26 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 280 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Prelude |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |