1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (261 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 231 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 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
