1986 Audi 80 vs. 1993 Rover 100
To start off, 1993 Rover 100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 80 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1993 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 80 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1993 Rover 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, 1986 Audi 80 (160 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 1993 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | 80 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1046 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
