1984 Audi 90 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 29 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 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 98 kg more than 1984 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 90 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
