1980 Audi 80 vs. 1980 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1980 Audi 80 and 1980 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta. (95 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1980 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 80 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
