1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 105 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 Rover 45 (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | BMW | Rover |
| Model | Touring | 45 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
