1971 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 415 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 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Passat |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
