1980 Audi 80 vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, both 1980 Audi 80 and 1980 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Saab 900 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 222 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.
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 Saab 900 (167 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | 80 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
