1971 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 41 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Touring | Q3 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
