1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
