1990 Audi 100 vs. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 1990 Audi 100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. Both 1990 Audi 100 and 1985 Volkswagen Jetta are equipped with a 1,779 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta (109 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 100 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |
