2006 Audi A6 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 33 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 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 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, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
