1968 Audi 100 vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 40 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, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 113 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, 2008 BMW 116 (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 2008 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| 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 | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
