1985 Audi 100 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 100 would be higher. 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 37 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Audi 100.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (180 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
