1986 Audi 90 vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1986 Audi 90 and 1986 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 Audi 90. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2280 mm |
