1985 Audi 90 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 90 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1985 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 755 kg more than 1985 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 90 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
