1978 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2560 mm |
