1971 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Toyota XYR
To start off, 1999 Toyota XYR 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota XYR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota XYR (180 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota XYR should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota XYR weights approximately 110 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 Toyota XYR (175 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota XYR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1999 Toyota XYR | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | XYR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
