1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 2006 BMW 120
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Audi Super 90. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi Super 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90. 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 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi Super 90. (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi Super 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 2006 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Super 90 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 220 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 | 980 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
