1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 BMW 760
To start off, 2010 BMW 760 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 760 weights approximately 1250 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 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 760 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 760 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Touring | 760 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 535 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 745 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3211 mm |
