1990 Audi 200 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 200 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1990 Audi 200. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 200 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 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 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 200. (252 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 200 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | 200 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
