1986 Audi 90 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 27 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1986 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 633 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
