1971 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2000 Opel Corsa 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Corsa (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Corsa weights approximately 80 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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2000 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
