1971 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2000 Cadillac XLR is newer by 29 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 624 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, 2000 Cadillac XLR (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2000 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | XLR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
