1968 Audi 100 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 338 kg more than 1968 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | 100 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
