1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1989 Renault 19. 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 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 100 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
