1971 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 37 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1090 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 870 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | SL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
