1971 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 970 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 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1999 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | V |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
