1968 Audi 100 vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 25 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 648 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
