1986 Audi 100 vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 100 would be higher. Both 1986 Audi 100 and 1988 Volkswagen Corrado are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (139 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 10 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.
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, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
