1986 Audi 90 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 90 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 400 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 90 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
