1971 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Audi Fox
To start off, 1974 Audi Fox is newer by 3 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Audi Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Audi Fox. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1974 Audi Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 118 kg more than 1974 Audi Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Audi Fox. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Audi Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1974 Audi Fox | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Touring | Fox |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
