1986 Audi 90 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 90 weights approximately 507 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Audi 90 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
| Make | Audi | Caterham |
| Model | 90 | 1700 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
