1985 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Plymouth Turismo

To start off, both 1985 Audi 100 and 1985 Plymouth Turismo 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. 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 (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Turismo.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Audi 100 1985 Plymouth Turismo
Make Audi Plymouth
Model 100 Turismo
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2144 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 136 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2460 mm