2008 Audi A3 vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Audi A3. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A3. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
