1980 Audi 80 vs. 1980 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1980 Audi 80 and 1980 Subaru DL 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru DL (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru DL should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1980 Subaru DL.
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 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru DL. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi 80 | 1980 Subaru DL | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | 80 | DL |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |