1986 Audi 200 vs. 1986 Rover 825i
To start off, both 1986 Audi 200 and 1986 Rover 825i 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 Rover 825i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825i. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 200 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1986 Rover 825i. 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, 1986 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rover 825i. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rover 825i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 200 | 1986 Rover 825i | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | 200 | 825i |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
