1989 Audi 100 vs. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe
To start off, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe (123 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Audi 100. (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | |
| Make | Audi | Saturn |
| Model | 100 | Sports Coupe |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
