1984 Audi 90 vs. 1984 Volkswagen Jetta

To start off, both 1984 Audi 90 and 1984 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi 90 (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Jetta.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Audi 90 1984 Volkswagen Jetta
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model 90 Jetta
Year Released 1984 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2480 mm


 

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