1991 Acura Legend vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1991 Acura Legend is newer by 20 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 2,673 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 75 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura Legend weights approximately 520 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, 1991 Acura Legend (220 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1991 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Legend | Touring |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
