1971 Audi 100 vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1971 Audi 100 and 1971 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Audi | NSU |
| Model | 100 | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
