1987 Audi 90 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1987 Audi 90 and 1987 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1987 Audi 90. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Audi 90 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
Because 1987 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Audi 90 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 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 90. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Audi 90 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |