2000 Audi A8 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 28 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 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 480 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, 2000 Audi A8 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2510 mm |
