1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 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 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 6 weights approximately 483 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 Mazda 6 (260 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
