1971 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 27 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 2,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 675 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, 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager (227 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
