1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Terrano (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100.
Because 1989 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Terrano (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 100. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
