1971 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2012 Opel Zafira is newer by 41 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Zafira (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2012 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | Touring | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
