1970 Audi 100 vs. 1983 BMW 628
To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 13 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 388 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1983 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 628 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
