1975 Audi 80 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 4 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), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (110 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 118 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Audi 80 (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 80 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
