1986 Audi 90 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 25 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 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 10 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 264 kg more than 1986 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 90 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2578 mm |
