2007 Audi S6 vs. 1972 BMW Touring
To start off, 2007 Audi S6 is newer by 35 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S6 weights approximately 730 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, 2007 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S6 | 1972 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S6 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
