1976 Audi 100 vs. 1976 Renault 14
To start off, both 1976 Audi 100 and 1976 Renault 14 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,142 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1976 Renault 14. 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, 1976 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1976 Renault 14 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 100 | 14 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2142 cc | 1218 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
