1997 Audi A8 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 1997 Audi A8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Audi A8 (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Audi A8 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1972 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, 1997 Audi A8 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A8 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 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 |
