1990 Audi 100 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1990 Audi 100 is newer by 19 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 100 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 100 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Audi 100 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
