1975 Audi 80 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Audi | Lotus |
Model | 80 | Elise |
Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |