1971 BMW Touring vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1130 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 Porsche Cayenne (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | Touring | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
