1973 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Audi A6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Touring | A6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2911 mm |
