1971 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 31 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda CR-V weights approximately 470 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
