1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 1013 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 Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |