1987 Audi 90 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1987 Audi 90 and 1987 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,309 cc (5 cylinders), 1987 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Audi 90 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 690 kg more than 1987 Audi 90.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Audi 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Audi 90 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 90 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 90 | G |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
