1991 Audi 100 vs. 1991 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1991 Audi 100 and 1991 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Audi 100 (226 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Audi 100 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Audi 100 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Audi 100 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 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1991 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 100 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
