1971 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is newer by 32 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 335 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, 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (151 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Touring | PT Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
