1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2011 Dacia Sandero 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dacia Sandero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Sandero (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Sandero should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 81 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, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | BMW | Dacia |
| Model | Touring | Sandero |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
