1980 Audi Sport vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 6 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 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Sport | Touring |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
