1986 Audi Coupe vs. 1986 Talbot Solara
To start off, both 1986 Audi Coupe and 1986 Talbot Solara were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi Coupe (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Solara. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Talbot Solara weights approximately 118 kg more than 1986 Audi Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Audi Coupe (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Solara. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Solara. 1986 Talbot Solara has automatic transmission and 1986 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1986 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Talbot Solara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi Coupe | 1986 Talbot Solara | |
| Make | Audi | Talbot |
| Model | Coupe | Solara |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
