1988 Audi 200 vs. 1988 BMW 316
To start off, both 1988 Audi 200 and 1988 BMW 316 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1988 Audi 200.
Because 1988 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Audi 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Audi 200 | 1988 BMW 316 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | 200 | 316 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |