1970 Audi 100 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 308 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Audi 100 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | 100 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1871 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
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 | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 73 L |