1971 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Dodge AVENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge AVENGER is newer by 42 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge AVENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge AVENGER (279 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge AVENGER should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge AVENGER weights approximately 512 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, 2013 Dodge AVENGER (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge AVENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2013 Dodge AVENGER | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | AVENGER |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2064 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2765 mm |
