1984 Audi 90 vs. 1987 BMW 324
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1984 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1987 BMW 324 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 324 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
