1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 222 kg more than 1973 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (334 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1252 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
