1971 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 34 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 2,497 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 804 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1834 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
