1991 Audi 100 vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Audi 100 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1991 Audi 100. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1991 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1991 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Audi 100. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Audi 100 | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 100 | 745 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
