1980 Audi 80 C vs. 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel
To start off, both 1980 Audi 80 C and 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi 80 C (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi 80 C should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Audi 80 C.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80 C. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 C | 1980 Audi 80 C Diesel | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | 80 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
