1999 Audi R8R vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 26 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 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi R8R (330 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | R8R | Touring |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1573 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 | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
