[V8] 90 V8 vs 89 200TQ

[John Gourley]

Question for you who have or have had both a V8 quattro and a 89-90 200TQ.

I have read so much on this list about how you all really enjoy your
V8...makes me want one! What are the things that stand out about the V8
compared to the 89-90 200TQ.   Is it the V8 engine.. does the car drive and
handle better than the 200TQ?

I recently picked up a 1990 V8, still having a hard time getting the title
straightened out.  I'm in Arizona, the title is Minnesota.  The title had
been signed over to suit Minnesota requirements but Arizona MVD wants
another signature, my problem is tracking down the previous owner.

So I have been pondering, maybe take the engine out of the V8 and put it in
a 1989 200TQ I have (that car is lacking an engine, otherwise all there).
By putting the V8 engine into the 200TQ, and of course in the process
gaining a 5 speed..........will the 200 with the V8 engine come close to how
the V8 quattros drive and handle, or are there things about the 90 V8
package that can't be touched by my type 44 with the V8 engine?

The bottom line...looking for opinions on whether to continue my title chase
for the 90 V8 and put it on the road..........OR do a V8 engine conversion
on my 89 200TQ?

Both cars are pearl white w/black interior.  The 200TQ has an excellent
body, not even any dings.  The V8 is ding free but does have a few small
spots of light surface "Minnesota rust".

Any opinions are very welcome.............thanks much!