1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1989 Nissan Micra. 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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | Micra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |
