1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Audi A5

To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Audi A5. (265 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.

Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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 (854 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A5. (329 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A5. 2010 Audi A5 has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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