1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 BMW 850
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 BMW 850 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1989 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 BMW 850 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 1989 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100, 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
