1971 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Sunny (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1997 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
