1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 39 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 560 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, 2010 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 528 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2888 mm |
