1974 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Audi Coupe
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi Coupe (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi Coupe weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi Coupe (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1984 Audi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Touring | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
