1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 454 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | Touring | 6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2789 mm |
