1970 Audi 100 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1970 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
