1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (270 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi Super 90 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi Super 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Super 90 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Super 90 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2968 mm |
