1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
