1989 Audi 90 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1989 Audi 90 and 1989 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1989 Audi 90. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 90 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
Because 1989 Audi 90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 90. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Audi 90 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | 90 | 911 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |