1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 163 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 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
