1985 Audi 100 vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 1985 Audi 100 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 215 kg more than 1985 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Nissan Gloria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Gloria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.

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