1989 Audi V8 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1989 Audi V8 is newer by 15 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 3,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 760 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, 1989 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | V8 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3561 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
