1971 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Accent 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Accent (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 87 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 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2013 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | Touring | Accent |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
