1971 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 194 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 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touring | Golf |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
