1971 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1684 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | Touring | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3100 mm |
