1976 Audi 100 vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911.
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, 1980 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
