1971 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 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, 1999 Honda Civic (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |