1986 Audi 100 vs. 1955 Nissan Sports
To start off, 1986 Audi 100 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 100 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Audi 100 (122 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1955 Nissan Sports | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | Sports |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 859 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2160 mm |
