1980 Audi 80 vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Riley 4 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi 80, 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, 1960 Riley 4 (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1960 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Audi | Riley |
| Model | 80 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
