1968 Audi 100 vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 22 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 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
