1971 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Saturn L
To start off, 2000 Saturn L 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn L weights approximately 308 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 Saturn L (193 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2000 Saturn L | |
| Make | BMW | Saturn |
| Model | Touring | L |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
