1971 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora 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 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora weights approximately 690 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Touring | Aurora |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
