1989 Audi 90 vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1989 Audi 90 and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Audi 90. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 53 kg more than 1989 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi 90 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 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 90. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 90 | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | 90 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2360 mm |
