1971 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2001 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 30 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (112 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 570 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, 2001 Nissan X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2001 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1600 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
