1984 Audi 90 vs. 1988 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1988 Dodge Spirit is newer by 4 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 94 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1988 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | 90 | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
