1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi Super 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 50 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Super 90 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
