1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 38 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1170 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3310 mm |
