1985 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 and 1985 Caterham 1700 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (134 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Because 1985 Caterham 1700 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 1985 Caterham 1700. 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, 1985 Audi 100 (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Audi 100 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Audi | Caterham |
Model | 100 | 1700 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |