1974 Honda 145 vs. 1976 Audi 80
To start off, 1976 Audi 80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 145 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 80 (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Honda 145 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1976 Audi 80.
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, 1974 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 145 | 1976 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | 145 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1433 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
