1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 528 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 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | Touring | RAV4 |
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 | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2659 mm |