1986 Audi 100 vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, both 1986 Audi 100 and 1986 BMW 325 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW 325 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 1986 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1986 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
