1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Turbo | 411 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |