1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Aveo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1150 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
