1971 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 489 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 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Carens |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |