1990 Audi 100 vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 20 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Audi 100. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 388 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | 100 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
