1974 BMW Touring vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 39 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 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 994 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | Touring | A8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5137 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2992 mm |
