1990 Audi 200 vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Audi 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 200 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Audi 200 (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 200 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
