2009 Audi Q7 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 2009 Audi Q7 is newer by 36 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q7 (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Audi Q7.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q7 (361 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Q7 | Touring |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 930 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
