1999 Audi A2 vs. 1999 BMW 845
To start off, both 1999 Audi A2 and 1999 BMW 845 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Audi A2. (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1999 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 845 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 1999 BMW 845. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A2, 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A2. (320 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A2 | 1999 BMW 845 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A2 | 845 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
