1968 Audi 100 vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1968 Audi 100.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | 100 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 34 L |
