1973 BMW Touring vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | Touring | 1600 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |