1975 Audi 80 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | 80 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |