1990 Audi Coupe vs. 2005 BMW X5
To start off, 2005 BMW X5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi Coupe would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 BMW X5. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW X5 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 BMW X5 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi Coupe. (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 2005 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | X5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
