2008 Audi TT vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 2008 Audi TT 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi TT (221 HP @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi TT weights approximately 520 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 TT (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi TT | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | TT | Touring |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
