1984 Audi 90 vs. 1981 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1984 Audi 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1981 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 90 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
