1971 BMW Touring vs. 2010 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2010 Kia Rondo 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rondo (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rondo weights approximately 255 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 Kia Rondo (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2010 Kia Rondo | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | Touring | Rondo |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |