1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1972 Audi 80

To start off, both 1972 Honda 1300 and 1972 Audi 80 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Audi 80 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1972 Audi 80 (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Honda 1300 1972 Audi 80
Make Honda Audi
Model 1300 80
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1588 cc
Horse Power 81 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 912 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2200 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 60 L


 

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