1991 Audi 100 vs. 1991 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 1991 Audi 100 and 1991 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,309 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 100 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Audi 100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Audi 100 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1991 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Audi | Suzuki |
| Model | 100 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
