1971 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Touring | Polo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 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 | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |