1981 Audi UR vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1981 Audi UR is newer by 7 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 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi UR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi UR weights approximately 220 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, 1981 Audi UR (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi UR | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | UR | Touring |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
