2002 Audi A6 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 2002 Audi A6 is newer by 28 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 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 775 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, 2002 Audi A6 (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
