1988 Audi 90 vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, both 1988 Audi 90 and 1988 BMW 524 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 Audi 90.
Because 1988 BMW 524 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 524. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Audi 90, 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 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 90. (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1988 BMW 524 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 524 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
