1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i40 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai i40 (113 HP @ 400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 608 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, 2011 Hyundai i40 (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | BMW | Hyundai |
Model | Touring | i40 |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |