1975 Audi 80 vs. 1995 Toyota Century
To start off, 1995 Toyota Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 80 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 780 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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, 1995 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80. 1995 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1975 Audi 80 has manual transmission. 1975 Audi 80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1995 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Century |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |
