1971 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Lexus LS
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS 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 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 785 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 Lexus LS (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1997 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | Touring | LS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
