1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Cruze |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
