1971 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2006 Nissan Altima 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Altima (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 439 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 Nissan Altima (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Altima |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
