1971 BMW Touring vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 86 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Pod |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
