2000 Audi A8 vs. 1973 BMW 1502
To start off, 2000 Audi A8 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 3,695 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 BMW 1502. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1973 BMW 1502. 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 (360 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 1973 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A8 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3695 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
