1971 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Legend weights approximately 734 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 Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend 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 Legend | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Legend |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
