1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 1156 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | Touring | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4956 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2781 mm |
