1988 Audi 90 vs. 1988 Vauxhall Belmont

To start off, both 1988 Audi 90 and 1988 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (5 cylinders), 1988 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 90 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Audi 90 (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Vauxhall Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Audi 90 1988 Vauxhall Belmont
Make Audi Vauxhall
Model 90 Belmont
Year Released 1988 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1994 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2530 mm


 

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