1970 Audi 100 vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 448 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | 100 | 928 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |