2004 Acura RSX vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 2004 Acura RSX is newer by 33 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura RSX (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Acura RSX weights approximately 192 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, 2004 Acura RSX (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura RSX | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | RSX | Touring |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
