1971 BMW Touring vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Sentra is newer by 36 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
