1996 Audi A8 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1996 Audi A8 is newer by 22 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A8 weights approximately 690 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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A8 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
