1971 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, 1998 Opel Astra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Astra (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 230 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 Opel Astra (188 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Astra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
