1970 Audi 100 vs. 1978 BMW 725
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1978 BMW 725 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | 100 | 725 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |