1985 Audi 200 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1985 Audi 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,142 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 200 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1973 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, 1985 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 200 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 200 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2142 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
