1975 Audi 80 vs. 1975 Citroen Dyane
To start off, both 1975 Audi 80 and 1975 Citroen Dyane were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1975 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Audi 80 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Audi 80. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1975 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | 80 | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 59 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
