1976 Audi 100 vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 is newer by 10 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. Both 1976 Audi 100 and 1986 Volvo 740 are equipped with a 1,986 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Volvo 740 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 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, 1986 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | 100 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2780 mm |
