1990 Audi 100 vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda CR-V is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
