1971 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 766 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 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3250 mm |
