1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger 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 102 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 334 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | BMW | Steyr |
Model | Turbo | Haflinger |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 45 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 2860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1510 mm |