1971 Audi 100 vs. 1971 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1971 Audi 100 and 1971 Dodge Dart were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 305 kg more than 1971 Audi 100.
Because 1971 Dodge Dart is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Dodge Dart. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1971 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | 100 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
