1971 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda FR-V is newer by 35 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 556 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, 2006 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2006 Honda FR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | FR-V |
Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |