1968 Audi 100 vs. 2006 BMW 330
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 598 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 2006 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
