1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 33 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 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 440 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, 2004 Chevrolet S-10 (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | S-10 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
