1986 Audi 80 vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1986 Audi 80 and 1986 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (188 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Audi 80. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Audi 80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Porsche 944. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Audi 80 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 944 (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 80. (173 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 80 | 944 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
