1989 Honda Integra vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (197 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
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1989 Honda Integra | 2013 Audi A3 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Integra | A3 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4292 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2578 mm |