1986 Audi 100 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,921 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 79 kg more than 1986 Audi 100.
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, 1986 Audi 100 (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 100 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1921 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
