2008 Audi A6 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 34 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 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 845 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, 2008 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
