1990 Audi 100 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1990 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 366 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.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 100 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
