1986 Audi 90 vs. 1986 Holden Astra
To start off, both 1986 Audi 90 and 1986 Holden Astra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1986 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Holden Astra. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Audi 90 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Holden Astra. 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 90 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Astra. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1986 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | 90 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2420 mm |
