1980 Audi 80 vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Audi 80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi 80 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
