1985 Audi 100 1.8 vs. 1985 Audi 100 CD
To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 1.8 and 1985 Audi 100 CD were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 CD (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100 1.8. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 CD should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 CD weights approximately 85 kg more than 1985 Audi 100 1.8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Audi 100 CD (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100 1.8. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 1.8 | 1985 Audi 100 CD | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | 100 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
