1986 Audi 100 vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 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. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1986 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 360 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 100. (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 100 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1921 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
