1984 Audi 90 vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 12 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 635 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 745 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2940 mm |
